OMAHA, Neb.—America’s biggest swimming stars shined brightly on the next-to-last night of the Olympic trials. Their only complaint? Both wanted to go a bit faster Saturday. Caeleb Dressel added another event to his Tokyo program, powering to a dominating victory in the 100-meter butterfly. Katie Ledecky blew away the field in the 800 freestyle, winning…
Germany Clicks at Euro 2020 With 4-2 Win Over Portugal
MUNICH—Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship, with a little help from defending champion Portugal. The Portuguese became the first team to score two own-goals in one game at the continental tournament, giving the Germans a 4-2 victory on Saturday and ending fears of another group-stage exit. Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal in the…
Lochte Flops: Olympic Career Likely Over After 7th in 200 IM
OMAHA—After beating only one other swimmer, Ryan Lochte was the last one to climb from the pool. He struggled to lift himself out of the water, undoubtedly feeling all of his 36 years after attempting to make one more Olympic team in the grueling 200-meter individual medley. In the end, he didn’t come close. There…
Long Jumper Manyonga Gets Four-Year Ban for Anti-Doping Violation
Olympic long jump silver medallist Luvo Manyonga is set to miss the Tokyo Games after being banned for four years for a second anti-doping rule violation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday. The 30-year-old South African’s ban has been backdated to Dec. 23, when he was provisionally suspended, and he will be eligible…
Rins Reveals Injury Was Caused by Mobile Phone Distraction
Suzuki’s Spanish MotoGP rider Alex Rins revealed on Thursday the injury that ruled him out of his home Catalan grand prix this month was caused by riding his bicycle into a van while messaging on a mobile phone. “Normally I’m not playing with the mobile when I’m on my bicycle unless I’m writing an important…
Christian Eriksen to Have Pacemaker Implanted; Denmark-Belgium Game Stopped for Tribute
By Dennis Young From New York Daily News Christian Eriksen, the Danish midfielder who collapsed and nearly died in his team’s opening match, will have a pacemaker implanted. “After Christian has been through different heart examinations it has been decided that he should have an ICD (heart starter),” national team doctor Morten Boesen said in…
Kawhi Leonard Sits out Clippers’ Victory With Sprained Knee
June 17, 2021
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Kawhi Leonard’s right knee is now a major concern for the Los Angeles Clippers. The All-NBA forward sat out Los Angeles’ 119-111 Game 5 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night with what the Clippers are calling a sprain. A person with knowledge of the matter said Leonard will need more testing and evaluation,…
Rafael Nadal Pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics
June 17, 2021
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MADRID—Rafael Nadal will not play at Wimbledon or at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Thursday he has decided to skip the two tournaments after “listening” to his body. Nadal, who reached the French Open semifinals last week but lost to Novak Djokovic, has won the title at Wimbledon twice, in 2008 and 2010. He also won…
NASCAR Power Rankings: The Best Cup Drivers Heading to Nashville
By Alex Andrejev From The Charlotte Observer NASCAR is back to racing with points on the line this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway after completing its All-Star Race last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Below are The Charlotte Observer’s NASCAR power rankings for the week of June 14. This list is updated each week. Honorable Mention…
Judge Orders Private Plane Fly Kentucky Derby Winner’s Sample to NY but Limits Testing
By Janet Patton From Lexington Herald-Leader LEXINGTON, Ky.—A Kentucky judge on Wednesday ordered Medina Spirit’s frozen urine sample to be flown to a New York lab in a private plane for more testing to help determine the fate of the Kentucky Derby winner. After a previously sent blood sample shattered, Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas D….
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